Northumbria Students' Union

The nearest mainline station is Newcastle Central Station. From the station, the Students' Union is approximately a 15-minute walk northeast. Exit the station onto Neville Street, turn right, and walk east. Turn left onto Grainger Street, then continue north as it transitions into Percy Street. Turn right onto Sandyford Road; the Students' Union building will be on your left.

• Bus & Public Transit: Several key bus routes serve the immediate vicinity. Haymarket Bus Station is a 5-minute walk northwest, and Eldon Square Bus Station is an 8-minute walk southwest. Numerous local and regional services stop along Northumberland Street, Percy Street, and John Dobson Street, all within a 5-7 minute walk of the venue.
• Parking: For those arriving by car, several multi-storey car parks are available within a 10-minute radius. The Civic Centre Car Park (entrance on Sandyford Road) is directly adjacent, offering the closest option (a 2-minute walk). Eldon Garden Car Park (access via Percy Street/Stowell Street) is an 8-minute walk, and Manors Multi-Storey Car Park (near Manors Metro station) is a 12-minute walk east. Be aware that city centre parking incurs fees, and pre-booking is advisable for popular event nights to secure a space and potentially reduce costs.
• Entry & Doors: The main entry point for events is typically via the Students' Union building's primary entrance on Sandyford Road. External queueing arrangements on the pavement lead into an internal security check, including bag searches. For popular events, arriving 30-45 minutes before the advertised stage time is recommended to navigate entry procedures efficiently and secure a preferred viewing position within the main hall.

Several key bus routes serve the immediate vicinity. Haymarket Bus Station is a 5-minute walk northwest, and Eldon Square Bus Station is an 8-minute walk southwest. Numerous local and regional services stop along Northumberland Street, Percy Street, and John Dobson Street, all within a 5-7 minute walk of the venue.

• Parking: For those arriving by car, several multi-storey car parks are available within a 10-minute radius. The Civic Centre Car Park (entrance on Sandyford Road) is directly adjacent, offering the closest option (a 2-minute walk). Eldon Garden Car Park (access via Percy Street/Stowell Street) is an 8-minute walk, and Manors Multi-Storey Car Park (near Manors Metro station) is a 12-minute walk east. Be aware that city centre parking incurs fees, and pre-booking is advisable for popular event nights to secure a space and potentially reduce costs.
• Entry & Doors: The main entry point for events is typically via the Students' Union building's primary entrance on Sandyford Road. External queueing arrangements on the pavement lead into an internal security check, including bag searches. For popular events, arriving 30-45 minutes before the advertised stage time is recommended to navigate entry procedures efficiently and secure a preferred viewing position within the main hall.

For those arriving by car, several multi-storey car parks are available within a 10-minute radius. The Civic Centre Car Park (entrance on Sandyford Road) is directly adjacent, offering the closest option (a 2-minute walk). Eldon Garden Car Park (access via Percy Street/Stowell Street) is an 8-minute walk, and Manors Multi-Storey Car Park (near Manors Metro station) is a 12-minute walk east. Be aware that city centre parking incurs fees, and pre-booking is advisable for popular event nights to secure a space and potentially reduce costs.

• Entry & Doors: The main entry point for events is typically via the Students' Union building's primary entrance on Sandyford Road. External queueing arrangements on the pavement lead into an internal security check, including bag searches. For popular events, arriving 30-45 minutes before the advertised stage time is recommended to navigate entry procedures efficiently and secure a preferred viewing position within the main hall.

The main entry point for events is typically via the Students' Union building's primary entrance on Sandyford Road. External queueing arrangements on the pavement lead into an internal security check, including bag searches. For popular events, arriving 30-45 minutes before the advertised stage time is recommended to navigate entry procedures efficiently and secure a preferred viewing position within the main hall.